Browsing: Science

A New York Times bestseller from an author hailed as “one of the best scientist-writers of our time” (Oliver Sacks): Dive into this account of human evolution to discover the ways biology influences our behavior. “A miraculous synthesis of scholarly domains” (The Guardian).

Slip exercise into your busiest days! Featuring quick, high-intensity workouts and a scientific look at why they work, this groundbreaking book “persuasively shows just how effective super-short workouts are for increasing both fitness and health” (New York Times bestselling author Gretchen Reynolds).

A New York Times bestselling author takes an eye-opening look at our growing obsession with technology. “Truly addictive… A fascinating and much needed exploration of one of the most troubling phenomena of modern times” (Malcolm Gladwell).

Do time and space exist? What is reality? A New York Times bestselling author hailed as “the next Stephen Hawking” (The Times) breaks down complicated questions about the universe in this lucid journey through physics. “Rovelli’s book is a gem” (NPR).

“A most enjoyable idyll” (The New Yorker): The Durrells abandon their English home and relocate to a beautiful Greek island in this hilarious account of a young naturalist and his unconventional family. With nearly 20,000 five-star ratings on Goodreads!

In this vibrant memoir, a naturalist chronicles his family’s experiences on the island of Corfu and the boyhood adventures that inspired his love of wildlife. “A delightful book” (The New York Times Book Review).

A New York Times Editors’ Choice of 2017: This “gripping” work (The New Yorker) explores the science behind Earth’s five mass extinctions. “Entertaining and informative on the geological record and the researchers who study it” (Kirkus Reviews).

On May 27th, 1784, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart met a flirtatious little starling in a Viennese shop who sang an improvised…

When Magizoologist Newt Scamander arrives in New York, he intends his stay to be just a brief stopover. However, when…

This New York Times bestseller chronicles a family’s move from suburban Arizona to Appalachian farmland — and their reconnection to the natural food chain. “Cogent and illuminating” (The New York Times), with over 38,000 five-star ratings on Goodreads.